Lunch & Learn: Brassica oleracea

Brassica oleracea started its journey into our hearts as a wild plant over 2000 years ago. Now it enjoys a place in our gardens in several forms including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, and more. How this one species went from a wild, weedy plant growing on the coastal cliffs of Europe to a staple on our tables is the topic of this Lunch and Learn. Come join Convivium’s Farm Manager, AJ, for this Lunch and Learn as he explains the evolution, timeline, and some growing tips of this interesting staple crop.

For participants planning to order food to eat during the presentation, please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes ahead to place your order at the coffeeshop counter. Your lunch will then be brought to you in the Learning Center to enjoy while you learn!

Registration is appreciated but not required for this free event.

Instructor and Farm Manager, AJ Shultz, tends our 13,000 plus square feet of gardens. From building healthy soil through harvesting delicious produce, AJ keeps his hands dirty demonstrating the process of growing food to anyone willing to listen. When not in the field, AJ also teaches gardening and composting classes and serves as our garden tour guide. Trust us – you don’t want to miss an opportunity to experience our gardens with him. AJ has been involved in edible and sustainable landscaping and urban gardening most of his adult life. His training and professional background includes working with organic farms and edible landscape organizations in Santa Cruz, California; Huelo, Hawaii; and Margaret River, Australia. An Iowa native, AJ returned to the area in 2011 to raise a family with his wife Kerri, also an Iowa native. They now have two growing daughters, Josey and Marny.

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